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Virginia Department of Environmental Quality · 20 hours ago

Air Division Director

positionRichmond, VA
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
seniorityDirector/Executive
money$100K/yr - $160K/yr

The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is responsible for administering environmental laws and regulations in Virginia. They are seeking an Air Division Director to lead the Air Division, ensuring compliance with air quality laws and improving operational efficiency through innovative systems and collaboration with various stakeholders.

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Responsibilities

Manage the DEQ air program to ensure consistent implementation in compliance with federal and state laws and regulations, including the Clean Air Act, State Air Pollution Control Law, and related administrative regulations
Improve the efficiency of Air Division operations as DEQ develops an online permitting and compliance system (DEQAct) that is tied into DEQ's Permitting Enhancement and Evaluation Platform (PEEP) and utilizes AI as a tool for permit reviewers
Collaborate with state and federal agencies such as the Office of the Attorney General and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, as well as external stakeholders including regulated communities, non-governmental organizations, community groups, and the public
Proactively anticipate and resolve problems using practical, common-sense solutions
Oversee the Air Division’s fiscal, capital, and human resources effectively
Align program activities with agency policies, procedures, and executive management directives, balancing environmental benefits with impacts on regulated entities, agency resources, and the community
Actively contribute as a member of the Agency's leadership team, identifying and pursuing opportunities for process improvement

Qualification

Clean Air complianceProgram planningPersonnel leadershipDEQ Leadership CompetenciesResource managementStakeholder engagementAchieving resultsTechnical skillsEducation in engineeringEducation in sciencesLicensed attorneyLicensed Professional EngineerStrategic thinkingProficient communicationSelf-awarenessFostering collaboration

Required

Comprehensive knowledge and experience implementing Clean Air environmental statutes, regulations, and policies, as well as an understanding of industry roles in Clean Air compliance
Demonstrated proficiency in DEQ Leadership and Management Competencies, including self-awareness, strategic thinking, developing others, fostering collaborative work relationships, understanding the business environment, achieving results, proficient communication, and applying technical skills
Expertise in program planning and evaluation, personnel leadership and resource management
Experience resolving challenges across stakeholder groups related to Clean Air Program
A combination of education, training, or experience in Clean Air related law, engineering and/or sciences
A valid driver's license is required

Preferred

A licensed attorney or licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the Commonwealth of Virginia is desired

Company

Virginia Department of Environmental Quality

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Virginia Department of Environmental Quality is a government administration for environmental activities.
dateFounded in 1991
location
Richmond, Virginia, USA
people-size501-1000 employees
web-link
https://www.deq.virginia.gov/

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

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